NY League Of Conservation Voters Endorses Padavan

The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) has endorsed state Senator Frank Padavan (R-C, Glendale) for the upcoming 2008 election. The NYLCV cited Padavan as a strong advocate on behalf of the environment.

"I am honored and proud to have the endorsement of the New York League of Conservation Voters," Padavan said. "Working side-by-side with the NYLCV we have made great strides in the state legislature by adopting legislation that will help lead to a cleaner and greener New York. I look forward to continuing to work with the NYLCV in the future by protecting New York's natural resources and environment."

The NYLCV endorsement follows recognition of Padavan as a legislative leader for his support and advocacy of key environmental legislation during the 2008 state legislative session by the Environmental Advocates of New York, a statewide environmental advocacy group.

Throughout his service in the state senate, Padavan has been a leader in local environmental and preservation action. Padavan was the driving force in establishing and improving the Alley Pond Environment Center. Padavan also established the Northeast Queens Nature and Historic Preservation Commission, a citizens' panel charged with helping to protect the Northeast Queens shoreline.

Additionally, Padavan has delivered state grant funding and has worked with the Udall's Cove Preservation Committee to preserve the treasured wetlands of Udall's Cove. Padavan's local environmental leadership is also illustrated each spring when he works with local civic organizations and associations during springtime park cleanups.

Padavan is the author of the "Lawn Litter" law, which will allow homeowners throughout New York City to place a sign on their property to ward off unwanted literature, flyers and advertisements unscrupulously left on their property. As a result, this new law will protect the environment by greatly reducing litter throughout the streets of New York City.

In 2008, Padavan secured the legislative passage of a property tax abatement for solar generating systems in New York City. Padavan also voted in support of record investments for the Environmental Protection Fund, Brownfield program reforms and legislation focused on alternative and renewable energy. Padavan is a strong supporter and advocate of the Wetlands Protection Act, the Bigger Better Bottle Bill and the Global Warming Pollution Cap.